chiropractic services
If you are experiencing pain, we want to help! We are dedicated to helping patients regain pain-free lives. Oftentimes, people do not seek help for pain until it worsens. We want to help at the onset of symptoms, so they do not progress.

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Chiropractic Care

We specialize in correcting your body’s misalignments. Our goal is to ensure that your spine and the rest of your body are working harmoniously. To do so, we will help you develop a plan that will require light stretching, some exercise, chiropractic care, and a healthy diet.

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DOT Exams

DOT Exams

For certain driving jobs like commercial truck driving, a DOT physical is necessary to ensure that you’re physically fit enough to operate the vehicle. Many people put off taking their DOT physical thinking that it will take too much time or that paperwork will be a hassle to complete. We provide quick physicals with a DOT Certified Medical Examiner so that you can get in and get back to your day. We also understand how important it is for a driver to maintain their commercial driver’s license, so you can trust us to be professional and knowledgeable about your needs as a commercial driver.

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Dry Needling

Dry Needling

Dry Needling is used to relax your trigger points and reduce pain. Often referred to as ‘muscle knots’, trigger points are tight bands within the muscle that limit blood flow, restrict range of motion, and cause pain and tenderness. When Dry Needling is applied to a dysfunctional muscle, it can decrease banding, increase blood flow, and reduce pain. The conditions that it can especially help include back pain, upper and mid back tightness, chronic pain, frozen shoulder, TMJ, headaches, neuropathic pain, osteoarthritis, sciatica, tennis elbow, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Amanda Franconi has received extensive training in trigger point Dry Needling, and she looks forward to helping you feel better.

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Lifestyle Advice

Lifestyle Advice

Our team here at Thompson Family Chiropractic is dedicated to helping you achieve your long-term health and wellness goals by offering you reliable lifestyle advice. If you are not sure if the lifestyle choices you are making are worsening or improving your condition, we are here to help. We address the typical chiropractic issues as well as coach our patients to live a healthier life by looking at the individual as a whole mentally, physically and emotionally.

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Nutritional Consultations

Nutritional Consultations

Here at Thompson Family Chiropractic we want to help you on your journey towards health and wellness. Our goal is to help you achieve total health and balance with your body. In order to achieve that goal, we are here to offer specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to help you maintain a healthy weight.

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Corrective Exercises

Corrective exercises are the use of bodily movements and/or postures to restore desirable changes in diseased or injured tissues. The corrective exercises are movement strategies that minimize or eliminate compensation. Corrective exercises should precede more integrated exercises, because they can cue the patient’s motor system to respond in a more desirable way and assist in removing or improving biomechanical constraints. Use of specific exercises are used to correct deficiencies caused by trauma, inactivity, muscular imbalances, poor flexibility or biomechanical inadequacies.

This comprehensive and consistent approach works to retrain muscles, restore joint function and prevent recurring injuries as well as doctor visits. When corrective exercises become necessary, they help maintain proper posture, improve lifting mechanics while helping to determine the “Do’s and Don’ts” related to certain jobs or daily activities. The effectiveness of the treatment protocol depends on the patient’s commitment to their therapeutic exercises and doctor’s recommendations.

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Spinal & Postural Screenings

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.
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Drug Screens

Businesses and residents can have necessary drug testing services performed by a trusted chiropractor. Contact Thompson Family Chiropractic to learn more about chiropractic drug testing today.
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Cold Laser Therapy

Cold Laser Therapy

Laser therapy is a treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and help accelerate your healing process. Laser treatment can be used on people suffering from acute and chronic conditions in order to eliminate pain and swelling, increase functionality, and reduce spasms.

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Vertigo

Causes, Symptoms & How Chiropractic Care Can Help

What Is Vertigo?

Vertigo is a type of dizziness where you feel a false sense of motion — as if you or the room is spinning. It can make everyday activities like turning over in bed, getting up from a chair, or walking feel overwhelming and unsafe. While vertigo often feels like dizziness, it’s a specific condition that usually stems from balance systems in the inner ear or nervous system.

Common Causes of Vertigo

Vertigo isn’t one single condition but a symptom with multiple possible triggers:
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear shift and send incorrect signals to the brain.
  • Inner Ear Disorders: Conditions like vestibular neuritis or Meniere’s disease.
  • Neck or Spinal Imbalance: Misalignment in the cervical spine can disrupt nervous system communication that helps control balance.
  • Poor Posture or Muscle Tension: Can affect circulation and nerve signals to the brain.

Signs & Symptoms to Watch For

People with vertigo may experience:
  • A spinning or swaying sensation
  • Unsteadiness or loss of balance
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Difficulty focusing or concentrating
  • Feeling lightheaded or off-balance
If vertigo is sudden, severe, or comes with symptoms like double vision, weakness, trouble speaking, or numbness, seek urgent medical care — these could be signs of a more serious issue.

How Chiropractic Care Helps Vertigo

At Thompson Family Chiropractic, we take a holistic, non-invasive approach to vertigo that focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes, not just relieving symptoms.

1. Spinal & Cervical Alignment

Misalignments in the neck (cervical spine) can interfere with how the brain receives balance and spatial information. Gentle chiropractic adjustments aim to restore proper alignment, improving nerve function and communication between your brain and body — which may help reduce vertigo episodes.

2. Vertigo-Specific Techniques

For certain forms of vertigo, especially BPPV, trained chiropractors may use repositioning procedures designed to guide displaced inner-ear crystals back into place. These maneuvers are safe, effective, and drug-free when performed by a qualified provider.

3. Vestibular & Balance Exercises

Chiropractic care may include targeted exercises that retrain your vestibular system (the balance center of the inner ear and brain), helping reduce dizziness and improve overall stability.

4. Lifestyle & Posture Guidance

We don’t just treat symptoms — we educate. Simple changes like improving posture, reducing neck tension, staying hydrated, and incorporating supportive daily movement can help support long-term vertigo relief.

Why Choose Chiropractic Treatment for Vertigo?

Many patients prefer chiropractic care for vertigo because it:
  • Is non-invasive and drug-free
  • Focuses on correcting underlying structural issues
  • Supports healthy nervous system function
  • Can improve overall balance and quality of life

Is Chiropractic Care Right for You?

If you or a loved one is living with vertigo or unexplained dizziness, chiropractic care may be an effective part of your recovery plan. Schedule a consultation with Thompson Family Chiropractic to discuss your symptoms, receive a thorough evaluation, and learn about personalized treatment options designed to help you feel steady and confident again.
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